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Pogačar claims fifth Tour de France amid wildfire disruptions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:52 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Pogačar claims fifth Tour de France amid wildfire disruptions
Summary

Tadej Pogačar secured his fifth Tour de France victory on July 26, 2026, in a race significantly affected by wildfires. The final stage, originally planned as a 133-kilometer ride, was reduced to 89 kilometers due to ongoing wildfires in southwest France. This change, announced just before the event, aimed to prioritize the safety of emergency personnel responding to the crisis. The race faced multiple disruptions this year, with earlier stages also altered due to extreme weather conditions, reflecting the growing impact of climate change on sports. Organizers continue to face challenges from intense heat and wildfires across Europe this summer.

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  • •Pogačar followed by Remco Evenepoel cycled in the final stage in Paris.
  • •Race shortened from 133 km to 89 km due to wildfires.
  • •Dozens of wildfires burned in southwest France, prompting evacuations.
  • •This year's extreme heat altered multiple stages of the Tour de France.
  • •Riders suggested changing race times to avoid intense summer heat.
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  • 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Wildfire Disruptions to the Tour de France Show How Climate Change Is Shaping Sports
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Tadej Pogačar's fifth Tour de France victory came after last-minute course changes due to wildfires, underscoring how climate change is influencing major sporting events.

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